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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1940
Page
3
Fragmentary report shows Manlius schools halt as Scarlet Fever cases rise. Residents seek guidance from health officials while teachers and families cope with missed lessons and containment measures.
A fever outbreak closes Waterville School after a rapid spread among students. Principal Arthur A. Radi and school nurse Mary Calliton report most cases are among younger children and suspect an infected child spread the illness while unaware. Dr. MacConnell meets health officials as investigations proceed.
Tonight's event features an exhibitions match with Carl Bheely and Teck Garr in a fundraiser at the community club. In women's and men's divisions, finalists advance as HM Lewis and Grant Emerick reach the finals after close matches and a long struggle between Emerick and Cummins.
Liverpool couple Fathey Alica arch and Glen A. Coodl Fith, of formerly on A fain at New Jey, filed a voluntary petition in Federal Court here. Debts arise from a chattel mortgage on Livestock and Lools team cure $9, a land contract to secure £1,291, and multiple secured interests. Creditors include Emogene Tripp Endicott, Jonn Anderson Monument Works, Valley National Bank of Oneida, and the Federal Housing Administration.
The Finish community group in Syracuse sponsors a dance tonight at Oimelander Hall on Worth Street to benefit Finnish relief efforts. Mrs Alg Gusiasem serves as general chairman of arrangements with proceeds from 2:29 PM to 22:20.
Charles F. Beass 85 of Egister New York Centre Buffalo died after an accident near Amboy on a Buffalo Central line. The engineer Isaiah Pease suffered serious injuries and was admitted to St Josephs Hospital. His body to morgue then to De Hart & Sons for services. Survived by wife Margaret and two children.
Forsyth, associate professor of religious education at Teachers College Columbia University, says many people want to enjoy themselves and escape by work while facing difficulties. He discusses difficulty practicing Christianity in its most ideal form amidst modern life.
The will of Aira Bertin Curtis filed for probate in Rochester details a $5000 scholarship fund benefiting Cornell University. Curtis, a former resident of Addison, died in Los Angeles on January 16. The scholarship favors Addison students. the remainder of her $330,000 estate passed to relatives in Addison.
The Most Rev Constantine Bobovich, head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Byzantine Rite in Philadelphia, will visit St John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Syracuse tonight to lead an annual visitation and preach after the service. Parishioners and priests are expected to attend as he begins a week of events ending with a 7:86 p m departure after the Sunday farewell.
Hyman Kapp was elected president of the Interfraternity Alumni Council at Syracuse University for 1951 52. Stuart Pomeroy was chosen vice president and Dr William Gwina secretary treasurer. Directors elected include Dr Clarents Pollatechek Grant Lewis George Van Nastrand and Irving Harner.
Betty Daetwyler daughter of Mr and Mrs Calvin C Daetwyler of Mot Carlisle Street and member of the Netappen Camp Fire group was to be crowned Doughnut Queen at a 2 PM ceremony in the Baker Avenue auditorium. She won first prize for selling 355 dozen doughnuts in 10 days. proceeds supported Camp Lincoln equipment. Other contest winners included Dogma Jean Libby and Donna Jeuns with 29 and 219 dozen doughnuts respectively. prizes noted for Camp Fire groups and guardians.
Reports from Cortland on March 36 describe a snowplow wreck where a Delaware Lackawanna and Western line plow derailed near White’s crossing three and a half miles from Cincinnatus. Lehigh Valley crews also affected at Delphi Falls as another plow damaged during snow block clearing. Wrecking crews worked through night from Binghamton and Canastota to restore rail service. multiple railroad workers identified in the incident. Authorities noted milk cars and caboose damaged. no major injuries reported among crew.
Mrs Cass Williams executive director of Onondaga Council of Girl Scouts was elected president of the Upstate Sunday Scout Leaders at an all day Hotel Syracuse conference. Staff includes Miss Stevens of Oswego as vice president and Miss Brooke of Albany as secretary treasurer. Speakers included Miss Gouinette of New York City advising on nature education and Miss Bleecker of New York City noting record Scout growth with 546000 fully qualified members, up 55000 since March 1099.
William Cahil 3% appeared in Police Court in stocking feet due to swollen feet from an incident at the ecoblock police headquarters. He asked Judge Homer Walsh for time in the constabulary for medical care. The court granted thirty days.
More than 10 dealers and salesmen from the Syrarate area attend the annual split sales conference of the Easy Washer Machine Corporation at the Onondiga Hotel Wetnleht. G W Boens E R Benson and J Morriott lead the sales department demonstrations and promotions. Attending notices include Mrs Juliue Bencata and several named pairs with addresses and birth dates.
Police in Kirk Park scraped Ouonlags Creek for clues after a girl, Miss Kathryn Evans, was attacked with an air pistol. A youth identified as James Ross, 18, of 403 West Beard Street, confessed to the assault in a sworn statement after investigators traced a rubber cartridge and pistol parts to a local buyer. The incident, described as a struggle in the park, left Evans with a head injury and a broken finger. the suspect was detained at Police Headquarters on an assault charge.
Oklahoma City reports work on the Grand River project advancing under Governor Luon C Phillips approval with three National ward officers supervising. Temporary insurance prevents complete progress until a State claim of 889 275 dollars from the PWA is settled, amid warnings of possible court action and a pending settlement in Washington. Auburn notes a March 16 Young People's Society supper at Calvary Trese Gytecian Church with a worship program and a surprise speaker.
Mary A. Monthan, a Willikd District School teacher, was injured when she fell five feet from a ridge into a concrete pit at a Louisville garage. She was examined by Dr Loyal Dentop and treated for bruises and shock, though no serious injuries were reported.
Phi Kappa Psi captured the silver roving cup in the final round of the fraternity sing event during Syracuse University's annual interfraternity ball held in Archbold Gymnasium. About 90 couples attended the affair as freshmen were entertained by Greek Jester Louis as part of pre rush festivities.
The Holy See received a report listing 43 Polish Austrian and Conch priests imprisoned in German camps. The Vatican noted the report before a conference with German Foreign Minister von Ribbentrop and said the Pope viewed it prior to last week’s briefing.
William Byers of 173 South Securif Street Fulton reports being robbed by two footpads on East Washington Street at 340 AM. The assailants allegedly struck him and took his wallet, then fled toward Erie Boulevard. A second victim, William M. Schill, 30, reports a similar pocket looting at the same West End site. Police investigated as bystanders aided Byers at a diner.
Three people were injured when a car collided with a street department s cinder truck on Route 50 near Auburn. Victims include Joseph Scigit 24 and Joints Grandin 31 from nearby towns, and Carl Martin g 25 with Norma Martin 22, both of Rock River. The driver Vince Connors 20 of Auburn and assistants Thomas Nagie 23 of Frazee Street and Nay Arman 23 of Lexington Avenue escaped serious harm. All three students from Babson Institute were en route to spring vacation with relatives when the crash occurred.
Paris reports Britain and France launching talks to merge colonial resources and military strength into a united imperial power. British Colonial Secretary Albert MacDonald arrived for three days of discussions with French Minister Georges Mandel to outline the alliance strategy.
Dr WF Widcox professor of economics at Baenell University delivers weekly broadcasts over Station WESG beginning Sunday at 2:50 PM to inform public opinion on postwar terms and lasting peace.
Potsdam March 46 Exte Gobo 18 son of Lemuel tipho Hewitt ville was accidentally shot last Saturday while target practicing. He was charged Thursday from Potsdam Hospital after the youth was shot in the left mp by Donald Murray 14 who raised the incident by a few inches. The buffet was removed at the local hospital.
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